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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Grief
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
wtf. tashie needs to be stopped. how does she write the most perfect book that make me wanna cry but also feel like a hug all at the same time?? i was sobbing for all 375 pages of this book. it was perfect and amazing and the characters were truly everything. also as a music lover, this book was made for me, i loved all the references and the chapter titles, it was amazing. anyways please go read this its perfect
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Tashie Bhuiyan is really good at handling the delicate balance between joyful friendships, complicated family, light-hearted romance and difficult mental health, and this book is proof.
I teared up multiple times throughout, but I have a smile on my face writing this review. Loved that the chapters had thier own songs - onw to listen to that and the other playlists in this book rn
I teared up multiple times throughout, but I have a smile on my face writing this review. Loved that the chapters had thier own songs - onw to listen to that and the other playlists in this book rn
redoing this review bc it's one of my fave books ever and it deserves all the love<3
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a very sweet love story; I always get frustrated with “I have a secret” trope stories because you always know that the main character is going to get multiple chances to come clean only to back out and then get their secret exposed at the worst possible moment so that their love interest will have the worst possible reaction, but at the end I can begrudgingly agree that in this novel, the timing of the secret reveal ended up working out for the better…Skylar was also a sweetie, and I loved that this story had a Bangladeshi main character!
I was deeply moved by the story of Liana Sarkar, a South Asian American teenager navigating the complexities of grief, anxiety, and familial neglect. Bhuiyan masterfully blends music's unifying power with a tale of personal growth and resilience. As Liana inadvertently hinders a local band's success and falls for their enigmatic leader, her journey of secret atonement and self-discovery unfolds. The portrayal of mental health is authentic and thoughtful, resonating with me profoundly. This book, a poignant exploration of love, healing, and finding one's tribe, truly captures the essence of young adulthood. It's a compelling read for those who cherish YA contemporaries rich in emotion and character depth.
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes